Using the System Backup and Restore commands in Linux, you can create a backup copy of important data and configurations if your system fails, data is lost, or one of your configurations is corrupted. Users can use these commands to create a backup of their system, which they can restore in case of failure or disaster.
Command | Description |
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rsync | This command syncs files and directories between two different locations, either locally or remotely. This is an extremely powerful command that can backup entire systems. |
dd | Used to create disk images or clone disks. You can also go back up and restore operations. |
dump and restore | By running this command, you will be able to backup and restore your file system. This command is commonly used in the event of a system failure for disaster recovery. |
cpio | It is used to create and extract archives. Backups and restores of file systems are frequently performed with it. |
ddrescue | A tool for copying data from one device to another, while attempting to recover as much data as possible from errors. |
fsarchiver | A tool for creating and restoring file system archives. It can be used for backing up and restoring individual file systems. |
partclone | This command is used to create and restore partition images. It supports a wide range of file systems and can be used to backup and restore entire partitions. |
tar | This command is used to create compressed archives of files and directories. It also allows you to extract files from a compressed archive. |
gzip | This command is used to compress files and directories to reduce their size. |
bzip2 | This command is used to compress files and directories with a higher compression ratio than gzip. |
zip/unzip | This command is used to compress and decompress files and directories in the ZIP format. |
duplicity | Using this command, you can backup and restore Linux files and directories encrypted. It uses GnuPG for encryption and supports many cloud storage services. |
borgbackup | This command is a specialized tool for creating and restoring deduplicated and compressed backups of entire file systems, and supports encryption and remote backups over SSH. |
TimeShift | This is a backup and restore tool that creates snapshots of the system at regular intervals. It can be used to restore the system to a previous state in case of any issues. |
Amanda | This is a network backup solution that can be used to backup multiple systems over a network. It supports multiple backup methods and can be used to create full system backups. |
Bacula | This is a network backup and restore solution that supports multiple platforms and backup methods. It can be used to backup and restore entire systems and individual files. |
Mondo Rescue | This is a complete backup and restore solution for Linux systems. It can create bootable recovery CDs or DVDs and can be used to backup and restore entire systems. |
Clonezilla | This utility provides a complete solution for backups and restores of Linux systems. It allows both local and remote backups, as well as creating full system images. |